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Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Courtney Sexton talks about the human-dog relationship , article
Sexton shared the origins of the dog-human relationship, how the animals have adapted and become more attune to human needs, and their role in helping researchers learn more about human health.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
Article ItemMargie Lee's research on how chickens fight salmonella offers clues to help other animals and humans , article
Veterinary college associate dean's research has uncovered the secrets of the chicken’s microbiome and changed the way the poultry industry tackles salmonella.
Date: Apr 29, 2024 -
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General ItemCall for proposals: Cybersecurity research Date: Apr 29, 2024
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Article ItemBridging the software-hardware divide , article
With applications that require more robust processing speed and efficiency, the pressure is on to make every server in every data center work harder. Under the auspices of a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Program award, Huaicheng Li's group will work to bridge the gap between emerging hardware technologies and the needs of modern software applications.
Date: Apr 24, 2024 -
General ItemParticipants sought for a study of commuting experiences Date: Apr 24, 2024
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Article ItemRock reader: Shuhai Xiao deciphers the geologic past to prepare for the future , article
Xiao studies the interactions between life and Earth, especially at a critical point in geologic history when animals first emerged on the scene. Among his many accomplishments, Xiao discovered the earliest known evidence of a moving animal. On April 26, he will be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
Article ItemRock talker: Robert Bodnar excavates secrets from deep space, deep Earth, deep past , article
Bodnar studies ancient droplets of fluid trapped within minerals from deep under the Earth and from outer space. His findings have shed light on future volcanic eruptions, life on other planets, and the location of deposits of “critical minerals,” identified as vital to our economic future and national security. For these accomplishments and more, Bodnar will be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences on April 26.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
Article ItemInnovation, entrepreneurship, and service celebrated , article
Virginia Tech celebrated faculty-led accomplishments in innovation, entrepreneurship, and service at the annual Celebrating Innovation event, held at the South End Zone Club in Lane Stadium.
Date: Apr 23, 2024 -
Video ItemShuhai Xiao & The Interactions Between Life and Earth , video
Shuhai Xiao, a professor of geobiology soon to be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences, delves into his research on the early evolution of life and its environmental context, offering insights into the complex interplay between biology and geology through time.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
Video ItemBob Bodnar & The Role of Fluids in Earth's Processes , video
Bob Bodnar, a professor of geochemistry soon to be inducted into the National Academy of Sciences, explains his study of fluid inclusions in minerals and what they reveal about Earth’s history.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
Article Item'Curious Conversations' podcast: Ben Gill talks about the chemistry of Earth history , article
Gill explained how studying the cycles of different elements can tell a story and help us better understand the planet’s most pivotal moments, such as mass extinctions.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
Article ItemUnderground carbon storage top of mind for student team , article
Eight Virginia Tech graduate students recently researched and created a plan for a carbon sequestration project off the coast of Louisiana as a part of the Society of Exploration Geophysicists’ EVOLVE Carbon Solutions Professional Program. Their impressive work led the global not-for-profit organization to select Virginia Tech as the host of its first virtual regional geoscience trivia contest.
Date: Apr 22, 2024 -
Article ItemResearchers develop a new way to safely boost immune cells to fight cancer , article
Researchers in the College of Engineering explore a cancer immunotherapy treatment that involves activating the immune cells in the body and reprogramming them to attack and destroy cancer cells. This therapeutic method frequently uses cytokines, small protein molecules that act as intercellular biochemical messengers and are released by the body's immune cells to coordinate their response.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
Article ItemChina’s sinking cities indicate global-scale problem, Virginia Tech researcher says , article
A third of China’s urban population at risk of city sinking, according to new satellite data. In an invited article for the journal Science, Manoochehr Shirzaei discusses how this phenomenon points to a global problem: Land is sinking everywhere.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 -
Article ItemSix Virginia Tech faculty elected AAAS Fellows , article
The newly elected lifetime fellows represent the fields of biological sciences, chemistry, medical sciences, and engineering followed by neuroscience and physics.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 -
Article ItemOutreach program on truck safety travels across the country , article
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s outreach initiative Sharing the Road with Trucks traveled across the country to Las Vegas.
Date: Apr 18, 2024 -
Article ItemWind turbine blades get a sustainable upgrade , article
With a $2 million grant from the Department of Energy, researchers from Virginia Tech have pioneered processes to make this sustainable energy source even more efficient. The research team will be using new methods of additive manufacturing, computational design, and a recyclable, high strength thermoplastic material.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
Article ItemScholars program advances research on individual and social challenges , article
Five interdisciplinary teams were awarded up to $30,000 from the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment Scholars Program to address critical individual and social concerns and compete for additional funding from external agencies.
Date: Apr 17, 2024 -
Article ItemTom Dingus recognized with the SAE International Humanitarian Award , article
The award recognizes work with undeniably positive impact on safety in transportation in honor of Arnold W. Siegel, an automobile safety pioneer.
Date: Apr 17, 2024
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